[[File:Karnapidasana.png|thumb|right|''Karnapidasana'']]
'''Karnapidasana''' ([needs IPA]ear pressure posture) is considered to be an intermediate to advanced posture, when the feet are on the floor. If you are new to this posture or new to yoga, but still want to give it a go; Sanskrit: कपोतासन; IAST: Karṇapīḍāsana)please only perform under the supervision of a qualified teacher, Ear pressingand come out of the posture if you feel ANY pain
== Etymology Technique==# Begin in plow pose with the shoulders tucked under. Your hands can be flat on the floor or interlaced behind your back.# Bend your knees and bring them to the floor on either side of your head.# Rest the tops of your feet on the floor.# Allow the knees to apply light pressure to the ears, momentarily cutting off aural distractions.# Take at least five breaths before releasing your arms and slowly rolling out of the pose vertebra by vertebra.<ref name="Technique"/>
The name comes from the Sanskrit words Karna meaning "ears" and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".==Technique in pictures/animation==
== Description ==
Karṇapiḍasana is also known as Raja Halasana ==Effects==* Stretches and stengthens the whole spinal column* Can gradually improve lung strength so can be benificial for asthma sufferers (Plow Pose) 1. Practitioner starts with Halasana but keep the feet on the yoga mat. 2blocks. Bend * Stimulates the knees bringing them to abdominal organs, and thyroid gland* Stretches the floor shoulders and towards spine* Controls hypertension* Helps relieve the ears. 3. Keep symptoms of menopause* Reduces stress and fatigue and is good for calming the hands interlaced behind the backmind* Can be used to treat insomnia, sinusitis, infertility, headache, if not support back as in salamba sarvangasana with closing your eyes. 4. Finally hold in this pose for at least 10 seconds. Breathe deeply while performing this asana.and some types of backache<ref name="Effects"/>
== Benefits Related Asanas==* [[Adho Mukha Svanasana]]
==Special requisites==
Dont do this pose if you are having following:
Benefits of Knee to Ear Pose (Karnapidasana) 1. Stretches and strengthens the whole spinal column 2. Improves lung strength so can be beneficial for asthma sufferers 3. Stimulates the abdominal organs, and thyroid gland 4. Stretches the shoulders and spine 5. Controls hypertension 6. Relieves the symptoms of menopause 7. Reduces stress and fatigue and is good for calming the mind 8. Treat insomnia, sinusitis, infertility, headache, and some types of backache 9.Stretches and strengthens the whole spinal column* Diarrhoea* Menstruation* Neck injuries* Blocked arteries
== Cautions Initial practice notes==Don't worry if your knees don't come all the way to the floor. It's fine to keep the knees up until they come to the floor naturally.There's some weight in the neck in this position so don't move your head from side to side.<ref name="Initial practice notes"/>
1==References== <references> <ref name="Technique">[https://www.verywellfit.com/ear-pressure-pose-karnapidasana-3567089 "Methodology"]</ref> <ref name="Initial practice notes">[https://www.verywellfit.com/ear-pressure-pose-karnapidasana-3567089 "Beginers tips"]</ref> <ref name="Effects">[http://pranayoga.co. If the student has limited flexibility they should keep their hands on their low back with bent knees until they are able to lower their knees enough to feel stable in the full /asana/karnapidasana-ear-pressure-posture/ "Health benefits"]</ref> </references> ==External Links==* [https://www. 2sarvyoga. Contraindication Focus include Diarrhoea, Menstruation, Neck injuries, Blocked arteries com/karnapidasana-knee-to-ear-pose-steps-and Pregnancy-benefits/ Karnapidasana on sarvyoga.com]* [https://www.healthlogus.com/karnapidasana-knee-ear-pose/ Karnapidasana on healthlogus.com]* [http://stylesatlife.com/articles/karnapidasana/ Karnapidasana on stylesatlife.com]
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